Middays with Susie Larson

The Bible refers to all who believe in Jesus Christ as saints, yet Christians as a culture do not identify with that term. Addison Bevere shares his belief that this term is the mysterious key to unlocking the life of meaning and purpose many Christians crave in his book, "Saints: Becoming More Than Christians."

Pastor Drew Shepp continues his conversation revealing what we can learn from the story of Jonah and how it impacts our calling in life. Listen to the full interview here. Listen to Drew's sermon on Jonah here.

Jonah was called by God to be a prophet, but he ran from God's call to speak to Nineveh. Pastor Drew Shepp shares what we can learn about God's call on our lives from the story of Jonah. Hear Drew's sermon on Jonah here. Listen to the bonus podcast here.

While we can't determine how God will act, we can be expectant and anticipate His work in our lives. James Choung shares a model of revival leadership for Christians who want to facilitate and spread revival in their lives from his book (co-authored by Ryan Pfeiffer), "Longing for Revival."

Dr. W. Lee Warren was wrestling with the realities of life as a neurosurgeon when he experienced unthinkable tragedy at the loss of his son. He shares what he's learned about God, faith, doubt, and the supernatural power of hope from his book, "I've Seen The End of You."

Dr. Troy Spurill of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing discusses in detail the Fabulous 8, a list of practices to implement for a healthier lifestyle. Listen to the full interview here.

On this edition of “Healthy Living,” Dr. Troy Spurrill of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing explains the differences between being fit and being healthy and gives tips for becoming both fit and healthy. He addresses listener questions as well. Listen to the bonus podcast with Dr. Troy here.

Author and speaker Lisa Whittle continues her discussion about making Jesus your top priority and how to serve with humility from her book, "Jesus Over Everything: Uncomplicating the Daily Struggle to Put Jesus First." Listen to the full interview here. 

As Christians, we know that Christ should be our main priority. But that is more challenging than we'd like to admit. Lisa Whittle shares what she's learned about truly putting God first in her life from her book, "Jesus Over Everything." Listen to the bonus podcast with Lisa here.

Friendships can be wonderful, life-giving relationships. But many are secretly longing for more rich friendships in our lives. Author and speaker Kim Wier shares research on the impact of friendships and biblical advice for being the friend God calls you to be from her book, "The Art of Friendship."

Bible scholar and author Dr. Ron Rhodes shares various views of the end times from his book, "The 8 Great Debates of Bible Prophecy: Understanding the Controversies." Dr. Rhodes answers listener questions about Israel, the difficulties of interpreting confusing Bible passages, and more.

Jesus reveals the unique ways of the Kingdom of God through his Sermon on the Mount. Theology professor Dr. Alan Tennison unpacks the Beatitudes from Matthew 5 and Luke 6 and helps us understand the biblical context of one of Jesus' most well-known sermons.

Pastor and author Joshua Gagnon continues his discussion of discerning and pursuing the dreams and plans God has for us from his book, "It's Not Over: Leaving Behind Disappointment and Learning to Dream Again." Listen to the full interview with Joshua here.

God has a plan for your life, even when it feels like life as you know it is over. Pastor and author Joshua Gagnon inspires you to pursue the dreams God has given you, from his book, "It's Not Over." Listen to the bonus podcast with Joshua here.

Pastors Kerry and Chris Shook's family experienced heartbreak at the birth and death of their grandson Jude who lived for just one day on Earth. They share the spiritual lessons learned through hard circumstances in their book, "The Gift of One Day: How to Find Hope When Life Gets Hard."